Dealing with Loss and Damage – Side Event in Honor of the late Prof. Saleemul Huq

Date: Monday 11 December 2023

Time: 10:00-11:00 GST

Location: WMO-IPCC Pavilion

Description: 

Climate-related losses and damages are a real threat and need urgent actions to avert, minimize and address wherever possible. This event focuses on how we deal with Loss and Damage. The session will begin with technical presentations from leading experts, including the findings of the recent Adaptation Gap Report 2023, followed by a Q&A with the audience and panel. The discussion will draw on the Loss and Damage Chapter in the Adaptation Gap Report 2023, and the work of the WASP Working Group on Loss and Damage. This event is being held in honor of the late Prof. Saleemul Huq.

The World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP) is an UN-led initiative at the science-policy interface. Its core vision is ensuring that knowledge gaps are filled to inform evidence-based multilateral and national climate policies, solutions, and actions for successful adaptation to new climate conditions.

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